The WVPRC is a CDC funded academic center working to improve health and well-being in West Virginia through community-engaged research and evaluation. As the Project Coordinator, I lead multidisciplinary teams to implement community-based initiatives, research and evaluation projects, grant programs, and communications efforts. I co-chair a DEI committee and facilitate a statewide coalition of cross-sector stakeholders and partners to address health equity in West Virginia.

The Global Switchboard is a network stewarding organization that fosters cross-sector collaborations to build a more equitable and globally engaged community in Pittsburgh. As the Program Coordinator, I developed and executed strategic programs to design impactful public events to drive equitable engagement and collective action. I facilitated coalitions, managed community partnerships, and coordinated a data-driven research project on equitable global engagement.

Meeso Heemang School is a K-12 educational institute for resettled North Korean refugee students in Seoul, South Korea. I developed course curriculum and taught Korean and English to a classroom of 20+ North Korean students in grades 4-6. In addition, I provided individual tutoring & mentoring to help at-risk high school students stay in school. I led workshops and provided tailored support for high school students & parents in applying for college financial aid.

Polaris is an international anti-human trafficking network. I supported the launch of a strategic campaign to dismantle sex trafficking networks in the US focusing on illicit massage businesses, and established a nationwide safety network for trafficking survivors by connecting existing stakeholders, service providers, and community partners.